Alex Duvall
Co-founder · President & CEO
Who we are
Our story
We exist to put good food in the hands of our neighbors in need — and to do it together, as a community.
Our “Why”
Many parts, one body
At Many Parts, One Body, we believe in a simple yet profound concept: we are all connected, each of us a vital part of a greater whole. Inspired by the Apostle Paul in his letter to the Corinthians, we believe that all of us make up many parts of a single body in Christ. This isn’t just the basis for our mission, it is the driving force behind everything we do.
For just as the body is one and has many members, and all the members of the body, though many, are one body, so it is with Christ.
How we started
Two teachers, one mission
Many Parts, One Body was founded in July 2024 by Alex Duvall and Matt Hakes — both teachers at Blue Springs High School — alongside their wives. What started with a goal of serving 1,000 meals in the first year grew into roughly 9,000 meals served across Jackson County. (First-year figures: KSHB, Aug 2025.)
Our vision
“We envision a world where every person has access to the resources they need to live a healthy, happy, and fulfilling life. Regardless of your circumstances, we are here to help.”
Leadership
The people behind the mission
Matt Hakes
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Our inclusion policy
Many Parts, One Body is committed to providing good food to those in need in our community regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, financial status, or other identity. We believe it is the call of Jesus Christ to serve all people in need and strive to do just that.